FEATURED EVENTS

Encore ROCKS! A Jukebox Musical

Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23

The Encore Vocal Ensemble of San Diego presents this musical for two nights only at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla). The creative story involves a diner down on its luck and the magical talking jukebox that gives it a boost. The show features songs from stage and screen including selections from “Across the Universe,” “Rent,” “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and more. Show times are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. with a pre-show party starting one hour before each performance with drinks and snacks. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information visit encorevocalensemble.org.

35th annual San Diego Jazz Festival

Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Sunday, Nov. 30

America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society presents this annual fest at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center (500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley). With seven different performance areas, there are large concert rooms with dance floors and smaller rooms for intimate listening. Over 30 bands will perform traditional jazz as well as Dixieland, ragtime, swing and rockabilly styles. Local groups, as well as musicians from around the world, will be a part of this large festival. Tickets available before the event range from three to five-day badges for $95 – $105. Daily badges will be available at the door. For more information and a full lineup of bands visit sdjazzfest.org.

Chargers Blood Drive XXXVI

Tuesday, Nov. 25

This year’s “Chargers Drive XXXVI for Health and Wellness” is presented by San Diego County Credit Union at the Town & Country Convention Center (500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley). This is one of the Chargers’ longest running annual community events. San Diego Blood Bank has expanded the drive this year, adding a “Wellness Zone” with interactive exhibits, activities, food sampling, entertainment and much more. In addition to donating blood and meeting Chargers players, the first 500 people will get free blood typing and all attendees may take advantage of the free bone marrow registry onsite. Admission is just $5 for adults, $1 for children ages 3 – 12. Proceeds will help the San Diego Blood Bank get a new Bloodmobile. Those who donate will receive parking validation and may also request a refund of their admission price. Blood donations will begin at 9 a.m. with the exhibits and entertainment starting at 10 a.m. The event ends at 6 p.m. For more information call 619-296-6393 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org or chargers.com.

Introduction to the Internet

Wednesdays, Dec. 3 – Jan. 7

A hands-on class with high-speed Internet connection to teach individuals how to navigate the web and use email. Basic skills needed – using a mouse and keyboard, powering a computer on and off, and general understanding of Windows. Classes will be from noon – 2 p.m. each Wednesday at the College Avenue Center in the Beth Jacob Synagogue (4855 College Ave., College Area). The classes are provided through the San Diego Futures Foundation. Visit jfssd.org for more information or contact Sara Diaz by phone: 858-637-3217 or email: [email protected].

“Les Misérables” in Concert

Thursday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 7

The San Diego State School of Theatre, Television and Film and the SDSU School of Music and Dance will present these four special performances at the school’s Don Powell Theatre (5500 Campanile Drive). A 100-voice choir and 50-piece orchestra will accompany a cast of 30, including Musical Theatre Masters of Fine Arts graduate students, SDSU’s Director of Choral Studies Dr. Patrick Walders and veteran Broadway actor Ivan Rutherford. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors. Visit ttf.sdsu.edu to purchase tickets online.

RECURRING EVENTS

Mondays:

Brilliant Babies Storytime: 10:30 a.m., recommended for pre-walkers. Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library, 5188 Zion Ave., Allied Gardens.

Tuesdays:

Chair Yoga: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., free class where yoga stretches are performed sitting on a chair. No mats needed. San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Dr., San Carlos. Sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.

Wednesdays:

Guided Nature Walks: 9:30 – 11 a.m., free nature walk with trail guide on one of three trails starting at the visitor center. Walks cancelled if raining. Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Mtrp.org.

College Avenue Farmers Market: 2 – 6 p.m., hosted by the College Avenue Baptist church, this market has certified locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. 62nd Street and El Cajon Boulevard, College Area/Rolando. CABC.org.

Locals Night: 3 – 8 p.m., residents of 92120, 92115, 92116, 92123 and 92108 are eligible for $2 pours of the brewery’s “beer of the day.” Benchmark Brewing, 6190 Fairmount Ave. Suite G, Grantville. Benchmarkbrewing.com.

Thursdays:

Game Night: 6 – 9 p.m., bring your own or play what’s available while enjoying traditional and vegan donuts. Donut Panic, 6171 Mission Gorge Road #113, Grantville. Facebook.com/DonutpanicSD.

Karaoke: 9 p.m., hosted by Erica at your favorite neighborhood haunt. Pal Joey’s, 5147 Waring Road, Allied Gardens. Paljoeysonline.com.

Fridays:

Curbside Bites: 5 – 9 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at Westfield mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio N., Mission Valley. Curbsidebites.com.

Rock Out Karaoke: 9:30 p.m. on the third Friday of the month, karaoke with a dynamic live band. JT’s Pub, 5821 Mission Gorge Road, Grantville. Rockoutkaraoke.com.

Saturdays:

Used book sale: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Wide selection of books and other items are available for all ages. San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Carlos. Sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.

Guided Nature Walks: 9:30 – 11 a.m., free nature walk with trail guide on one of three trails starting at the visitor center. Walks cancelled if raining. Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Mtrp.org.

Sundays:

Guided Nature Walks: 9:30 – 11 a.m., free nature walk with trail guide on one of three trails starting at the visitor center. Walks cancelled if raining. Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Mtrp.org.

Karaoke: 9 p.m., karaoke to close out your weekend. Camel’s Breath Inn, 10330 Friars Road Suite 106, Grantville. Camelsbreathinnsd.com.

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